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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.39, 762.59 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.39, 762.59 and 143.18 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.39 : 762.59 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.39/762.59 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.39x = 762.59 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.39x = 109,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,186.92/508.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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